Hugh Jackman made his breakthrough in the film industry with his much-loved role as Logan in x-men (2000). However, like many others, Jackman wasn’t always a popular name in the film industry. Before making his film debut, the actor used to make ends meet by working as a party clown, named Coco the Clown. This news was shared by the actor himself with a throwback photo, dressed as a clown.
But to make matters worse, the now beloved actor wasn’t exactly well equipped with magic tricks. He mentioned that little kids hated them, but he was liked by toddlers.
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Hugh Jackman’s stint as a party clown
Hugh Jackman, who was once better known as Coco the Clown, shared his experience with clowning as a way to earn money. Although the actor has a great talent for acting, as evidenced by his movies, magic doesn’t seem to be the Emmy Award-winning actor’s cup of tea.
“I was Coco the clown and I had no magic tricks” he spoke of his experience. “And I remember a 6-year-old standing up at a party saying, ‘Mom, that clown is terrible, he doesn’t know any tricks’ – and he was right.”
While 3- to 4-year-olds weren’t Coco the Clown’s biggest fans, his juggling skills weren’t underestimated by toddlers, as he mentioned to Howard Stern.
Speaking about his last day as a clown, Jackman said:
“The last gig I ever did, a party for an 8-year-old kid. Now it’s hard. I remember the kid saying, ‘Mom! That clown is shit! And I was like, ‘Shut up, kid!’ And I was looking in my bag, and I was juggling an egg sometimes, and I was breaking it in my hand. And I just pulled out three eggs, and they broke. And it ended with the kids having the eggs , throwing them at me. And it worked! They loved it. And piling and beating the shit out of me. Jumping on me. It was pathetic, but they were happy. I was looking at my watch, like ‘!0 minutes to go. ‘ And that was it. I never went back there again.
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Looking back on his time as a professional clown, it wouldn’t be wrong to say that Hugh Jackman has come a long way.
Hugh Jackman’s journey to success
Hugh Jackman, who was once not a hugely popular name known around the world, has a way of beating the odds. The actor was initially limited to performing in his home country, however, his acting was appreciated after his appearance in the musical drama, ‘Oklahoma!’ staged in London’s West End.
But what came as the actor’s real breakthrough was thrown in x-men. His role as Wolverine, who was the lead actor in the film, made him a global star. The actor has continued to appear in the franchise, his last apparent appearance being when he returned as Wolverine in Logan (2017).
Speaking of Hughman’s box office earnings, his most famous star, the x-men franchise has grossed over $2.3 billion. Apart from that, he has successfully appeared in other films such as Kate and Leopold (2001), Van Helsing (2004), real steel (2011), and Wretched(2012).
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The actor’s prestigious career has earned him numerous awards, Saturn Award, People’s Choice Award, Emmy Award, and Golden Globe Award to name a few.
Hugh Jackman would reprise his role as Wolverine in the upcoming dead Pool 3 in addition to Ryan Reynolds. The film is set to hit theaters worldwide on November 8, 2024.
Source: Showbiz CheatSheet
